The Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority is holding composting classes at 9 a.m. Sept. 12 and Oct. 10. Classes last approximately 1-½ hours.

Classes are free and composter bins will be available to purchase at cost. One person will receive a free backyard composter.All classes will be held at the waste authority facility in Blakeslee. To participate, you must register with the Monroe County Waste Authority. Classes are limited to 20 people.For more information or to register, visit

www.thewasteauthority.com, email

cparks@thewasteauthority.com or call 570-643-6100.